Smith Tactics offers three products for mil-spec AR-15 platforms: the Battle-Bar (an extended bolt catch release), the Lightning Bolt (an automatic bolt release), and the Illuminator (an LED-lit sight).
Smith Tactics Battle-Bar extended bolt catch release
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Smith Tactics is a gun-enhancement manufacturer located in southwest Missouri that specializes in products that make utilizing a firearm more efficient and safer, geared specifically to the law enforcement community. The company motto is "Save a Second, Save a Life."
The company currently offers three products for mil-spec AR-15 platforms: the Battle-Bar (an extended bolt catch release), the Lightning Bolt (an automatic bolt release), and the Illuminator (an LED-lit sight).
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The Battle-Bar extended bolt catch release is designed to allow a shooter to keep proper grip position while clearing malfunctions or after reloading.
• Keeps finger out of trigger guard
• Allows you to keep eyes down-range
• No modifications to rifle required
• Fits all mil-spec AR-15’s
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• Includes anti-rotation pins
Smith Tactics Lightning Bolt automatic bolt release
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The Lightning Bolt automatic bolt release automatically releases the bolt into battery when a freshly loaded magazine is inserted.
• Can be manually over-ridden
• Won’t prevent bolt from locking into place upon firing last round
• No modifications to rifle required
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• Fits all mil-spec AR-15’s
Smith Tactics Illuminator sight light
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The Illuminator sight light is an illuminated front flip-up sight providing immediate target-sight recognition.
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